There’s nothing like a good story shared over a soothing cup of tea, and the family legend that inspired The Tea Spot is no exception. When founder Maria Uspenski’s grandmother fled worn-torn Russia, she escaped with her beloved samovar, a cast iron water heater used for making tea. That samovar now graces Maria’s tea house on the grounds of her home in the mountains of Colorado and symbolizes The Tea Spot’s commitment to brewing resilience and love in every cup.